CAMP DWYER, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of

CAMP DWYER, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Katherine Lisi, a native of Massapequa, N.Y., is promoted to first lieutenant during a ceremony here, May 26. Lisi, the officer-in-charge of the Female Engagement Teams supporting Regimental Combat Team 1, coordinates the Regiment's efforts to reach the female population of Southern Helmand province. The all-female FETs do what male Marines can't: solicit local women's perspective on counterinsurgency efforts and carry on dialogue regarding issues for the female community.The regiment supports 2nd Marine Division (Forward), the Marine ground combat element in Helmand province. The division partners with Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government to conduct counterinsurgency operations to secure the Afghan people, defeat insurgent forces, and enable ANSF to assume security responsibilities in the region. Ultimately, the partnered forces support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.